Ernest G. Bertram passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He joined Police Academy Class #20 on December 29, 1958, and retired on March 31, 1988. Officer Bertram is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Mrs. Irene Bertram.

The body is entrusted with South Park Funeral Home, 1310 North Main, Pearland, Texas 77581, telephone number (281) 886-0682. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 5515 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas 77581, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.